Loving my AA #93 DT scripted butterflies 1 layer wonder card on 15 April 2025

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: I've been part of Ally's Angels as a participant before original owner/creator Alessandra ended her ownership. Then Leslie and I became co-owners with Leslie wanting the administrative tasks. So I was the emergency back-up and part of the DT like she also was. Then in late fall 2025, Leslie asked if I'd take over. 

Ebb and flow has occurred continuing on to provide artisans an 'anything goes theme' challenge that works on an offset month-long time frame. 

when: #93 anything goes theme starts April 15 until May 13, 2025

what: Scripted butterflies 1 layer wonder card

notes:

1. white A2 cardstock base with envelope from pack = Recollections

2. background dabbed/pounced ink from = Sweet Sugarplum stampin' pad by SU

3. ink for butterflies = Rose Red stampin' pad by SU

4. ink for sentiment = Walnut stamp pad by Lawn Fawn

5. ink for round stencil/masking area = Tranquil Tide stampin' pad by SU

6. butterflies and sentiment stamps are from 1 set = old set - My Sentiments Exactly

7. the stencil mask = I made my own using recycled packaging and punched a 2.25" circle from it; positioned it on the folded card base with 1 hand and used the other to ink dab/pounce with a cotton ball until the area was filled

where: Ally's Angels #93 blog posting

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/04/allys-angels-93-anything-goes-theme-92.html

theme badge =

personalized DT member badge:

other places to share/link are:

A. Stamps & Fun = Creativity; new for 2 weeks; theme is WORDS; My card has a stamped sentiment with the larger butterflies have words in their wings!; first entry 

link = https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2025/04/

B. The Neglected Stuff Challenge; until Apr 25; theme is same as blog title; MY cards stamp set is old and then I only use it maybe 1x or 2x per year; first entry

link = https://neglectedstuff.blogspot.com/2025/04/neglected-stuff-425-challenge.html

C. Stamping Sensations; started on first Sunday/still open; theme of stamping w/ birds, animals, flowers, nature; MY card has butterflies; insects are part of the animal kingdom; first entry

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2025/04/april-challenge.html

D. Dragonfly Dreams Challenge; started Apr 6th/still open; theme of animals; MY card has butterflies that are part of the animal kingdom; this is my 2nd entry

link = https://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2025/04/april-challenge-animals.html

E. Crafty Catz; still open; anything goes; this is my first entry

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/04/crafty-catz-challenge-691.html

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** Special note for readers: FarmQuest #70's current theme until April 27th is ladybugs or other insects. Since I'm the owner, I can't link up over there but my AA DT-mates and blog readers can. Please check it out. 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = AA; ConBC; effective March 1, 2025 = Critter Crazy Challenges; HQCB, HQFCB/old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (new on Feb 2, 2025)

Loving my AA #92 DT open butterfly 1 layer wonder card on 15 March 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: I'm continuing my evolving commitment with Ally's Angels! Back about 2+ years ago, I was a participant. Then I became co-owner/DT to assist the other co-owner/DT, Leslie, as she did the admin tasks. Recently she asked if I'd take over as she was changing her emphases and I quickly said yes. We keep rolling on. During the Feb 15-March 13 time frame, we had 2 new design team members make their project debuts so this is exciting to add different artistic styles into our mix for inspiration. We don't preplan, however we can see each other's completed projects if posted early in our group. It's interesting to see how or what influences our creativity. For me, this month it was trying my own stencil mask technique/process as I work on my inking and stamping skills! 

when: AA #92 anything goes theme starts 15 March to 13 April 2025

what: butterfly 1 layer wonder card

notes:

1. white A2 cardstock base with envelope from pack = Recollections

2. background soft pinkish-lavender dabbed/pounced ink = Sweet Sugarplum stampin' pad by SU

3. little butterflies, trails, sentiments and large open butterfly inked = Fresh Fig stampin' pad by SU

4. all stamps are from = MayMayMadeIt stamp set

5. I created by own stencil/masking usage circle by punching a 2.25" hole out of recycled packaging cardstock and while holding it in place with 1 hand, I used the other to dab/pounce ink within the circular opening

6. stencil/masked area ink color = Wild Wasabi stampin' pad by SU

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where: Ally's Angels #92 blog posting

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/03/allys-angels-92-anything-goes-theme-91.html 

theme badge = dates have been adjusted to March 15- April 12, 2025

(old badge)

personalized DT member badge =

other places to share/link are:

A. A Place To Start; current for March; anything goes theme or option of Fairy Tale characters; My card is a general thinking of you card; probably given to a gal, either friend or relative

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-anything-goes-woptional.html

B. Stencil Fun or Crazy is our Fame, Stencils are our game; current for March; anything goes with a stencil (not the option); My card's inking of the green circle and its placement were due to a stencil template/mask that I made with a center circle punched; the lime green ink was dabbed/pounced first and then after removing the stencil template, I dabbed the rose/berry red ink all around the lime green

link = https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/2025/03/march-2025-stencil-fun-challenge.html

C. Creative Fingers; started March 7; anything goes theme

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-296.html

D. Creative Moments; current; theme is 'for a special lady'; To me, this is a girly card. I don't have anyone picked yet, but I know many who would enjoy happy mail! 

link = https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-268-for-special-lady.html

E. Cardz 4 Galz; started March 6th; UK Mother's Day or for a special lady theme; MY card is girly. I haven't decided yet who it will be mailed to, but everyone likes happy mail!!!

link = https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2025/03/245-mothers-day-uk-30th-or-for-special.html

F. Craft Rocket; started March 6th; theme is 'for the girls'; MY card's colors and all the butterflies makes me think of femininity, this one's for the girls! 

link = https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2025/03/challenge-123-for-girls.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

* owner/DT = AA; ConBC; effective on March 1, 2025 = Critter Crazy Challenges; HQCB; HQFCB/old TFATU, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (new on Feb 2, 2025)

Loving my AA #91 DT thinking of you pink card on 15 February 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting showcases my next design team project for Ally's Angels. It is an anything goes theme challenge blog. During the December holiday season, I decided that most of my 2025 DT projects for AA would be made with some new to me supplies. You'll see by the dates that these items are several years old but they were clearance purchases. It's good for me to occasionally add stuff to my stash that's different from my norm. I like to mix and match merging old with new.

when: #91 anything goes theme starts February 15 and ends March 10, 2025

what: "Oh Day!" thinking of you in pink card

notes:

1. white cardstock base A2 size = Crafter's Square

2. bright pink cardstock panel (decorative scissors used for right side) = Recollections

3. tri-color print paper for oval panel = "Palm Springs" paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

4. ribbon = Crafter's Square

5. little gold foil flower die-cut = "Just Chill" sticker book by My Mind's Eye 2020 [NBUS]

6. large flower die-cut & leaves = "Horizon" by Paige Evans for Pink Paislee 2018 [NBUS]

7. 'chocolate chip' stamp pad = SU

8. bright pink "OH DAY" thickers = "Sunshine" Thickers puffy phrase stickers 2019 [NBUS] 

9. teal blue colored pencil = stash

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where: Ally's Angels #91 blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/02/allys-angels-91-anything-goes-challenge.html

badge = 

other places to share/link are:

a. Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesdays; current; anything goes

link = https://www.simplyellibelle.com/2025/02/ellibelles-crafty-wednesday-february.html 

b. Girlz Rebel; current; anything goes + lace, ribbon and/or twine; MY card has harvest brown ribbon used 2 ways: little tails to accent the floral/leaves die-cuts and as a side border wrap

link = https://girlzrebelchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-37-alles-mag-met-kant-lint.html

c. Daring Cardmakers; new Feb 14; theme is mainly pink and green (see badge); MY card has lots of bright pink and some soft/light pink, green stem and leaves plus green in the oval focal background paper

link = https://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/2025/02/mainly-pink-and-green.html

badge = 

d. Creative Fingers; started Feb 7/week 2 of 2; anything goes

link = https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2025/02/challenge-294.html

e. Crafty Catz; week 2 of 2; anything goes with option twist to use a die(s); My card does have die-cut/ephemera of the flower and 2 leaves; 

link = https://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/02/crafty-catz-687-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = Ally's Angels; Christmas [or not] Bingo Challenges; HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB; starting March 1 = Critter Crazy

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and P-R-S (new by Deanne)

Loving my AA #90 DT thinking of you card for 15 Jan 2025

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

why: this posting showcases my next design team project for Ally's Angels. It is an anything goes theme challenge blog. Instead of doing winter or Valentine's, I have decided to play with some new to me supplies with spring-summer bright cheerful colors. 

when: #90 starts January 15 and ends February 10, 2025

what: "Hi!" in orange thinking of you card

notes:

1. white cardstock base A2 size = Crafter's Square

2. bright orange cardstock panel (decorative scissors used for right side) = Recollections

3. tri-color print paper for oval panel = "Palm Springs" paper pad by My Mind's Eye 2018

4. ribbon = Crafter's Square

5. little peach flower die-cut & chevron strip = "Just Chill" sticker book by My Mind's Eye 2020 [NBUS]

6. large flower die-cut = "Horizon" by Paige Evans for Pink Paislee 2018 [NBUS]

7. 'chocolate chip' stamp pad = SU

8. bright pink "hi" thickers = "Sunshine" Thickers puffy phrase stickers 2019 [NBUS]

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where: Ally's Angels #90 blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2025/01/allys-angels-90-anything-goes-theme.html

badge = 

new personalized DT badge =

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other places to share/link are: posted sometime after 9am on Jan 15th =

a. NBUS/ Never Before Used Schtuff; started Jan 1; sharing new products or new to you items; on my card, I'm using several new to me items received in a clearance mystery package recently 

link = https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2025/01/nbus-challenge-70.html

b. Beautiful Blossoms; new on Jan 15; feature flowers; my card has coral, pink and French Blue flowers on die-cut/ephemera

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

c. The Outlawz Monday Greetings; started Jan 6; anything goes greeting included; my card has a simple "hi"

link = https://theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com/2025/01/january-6th-monday-greetings.html

d. Path of Positivity; current; anything goes positive (option of the unexpected); my card is for AGP as a friendship card to brighten a friend's dreary winter day

link = https://pathofpositivitychallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/ch-127-anything-goes-positive-with-opt.html

e. Classic Design Challenge; new on Jan 15; anything goes

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2025/01/classic-design-challenge-01-2025-janfeb.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*owner/DT = Ally's Angels, Christmas or not Bingo Challenges; also HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, HQFSCAT; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB and FQGGCB

* manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

* DT member only = HAOOCAYR and Deanne's new Paper-Rock-Scissors starting Feb 2

Loving my AACB #87 DT stamped focal card for 15 October 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: This posting is my newest co-owner/DT contribution for AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog. The main owner and our manager is Leslie T. I'm just along for emergency situation(s) if they should arise. AACB is always 'anything goes' topics theme which makes it a wonderful general competitor to link up for any occasion or technique or theme you might be creating. 

when: #87 opens on October 15, 2024 and will end on November 10. 

what: by the 'fractured' garden wall Wishing You Well card =

notes: this was made during the same crafting session as the AACB September DT project with triangles/prints used in opposite locations, different stamping arrangement and colors on the center focal (Sept's was more blues and greens)

1. base multi-color small flower print paper and the pink with kraft dots print paper = SU (old set called Affectionately Yours)

2. brick patterned paper = Hot Off The Press

3. black dual-tip marker = Art Skills

4. black ink pad = Hero Arts (for stamping and inking perimeters of papers)

5. white cardstock scrap for focal = Neenah

6. a mixed bunch of watercolor markers, alcohol markers, and colored pencils for the round center focal = stash

7. a variety of leafy stem stamps = Crafter's Square

8. 'wishing you well' stamp = Hampton Arts

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where: Ally's Angels #87 anything goes theme blog post

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-87-challenge-86-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Beautiful Blossoms; new Oct 15th; featuring flowers; there are tiny posies in the coral and kraft print paper; small flowers in the base print paper; leafy stems with some have buds stamped in the focal

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

B. Dream Valley; started Oct 7th; anything goes; 

link = https://dreamvalley2.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-323-anything-goes.html

C. Inspiration Station; started Oct 7th; see photo; MY card is reflecting the colors seen throughout; instead of the basket weave, the bricks give a similar patterning look

link = https://inspirationstationchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/10/inspiration-station-october-2024.html

image= 

D. A Place to Start; October; anything goes with option of pink; this 'wishing you well' card does have some coral tones that are that combination of pink and orange/peach

link = https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2024/10/october-2024-anything-goes-woptional.html

E. Aud Sentiments; current; either embossing and/or fall + sentiment; MY card has autumn colors even though it might not look harvest-y; the stamped message is 'wishing you well'

link = https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/10/challenge-318-embossing-andor-fall.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = AACB/Ally's Angels and Christmas or Not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR 

Loving this AACB #86 DT encouragement card for 15 Sept 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: This posting showcases my co-owner/DT newest contribution to Ally's Angels Challenge Blog or AACB. It is always 'anything goes' theme and I chose to go back to stamping which I started doing for my AACB cards or tags for several months prior to August. 

when: #86 starts September 15 and will close on October 10, 2024. In my time zone, central/Chicago, the start/end time is 5 am. 

what: By the 'fractured' garden wall encouragement card =

notes:

1. white cardstock scrap for the center focal = Neenah

2. hidden ivory cardstock panel = Neenah

3. green and kraft floral paper and base kraft, yellow, and green teeny floral paper = SU

4. stamp for T.O.Y = SU

5. floral and leaf stem stamps = Crafter's Square

6. brick paper = Hot Off The Press

7. black ink pad = Hero Arts

8. black fine point gel pen = Art Skills

9. blue crystal gems = Crafter's Square

10. a variety of alcohol markers and colored pencils to ink/color the background of the focal to get a sky and grassy kind of setting

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where: Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #86 posting 

link = https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/09/challenge-86-challenge-85-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. The Paper Funday; current for Sept.; theme is anything goes with twist of create your own background; MY card has the twist with the split panel divided into triangles and splitting the triangles between 2 patterned papers

link = https://paperfundaychallenges.blogspot.com/2024/09/september-2024-challenge-69-anything.html

B. Classic Design Challenge; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes with option of fall/autumn; MY card is dark tone so some might classify it as fall season but I just think of it as "by the fractured garden wall"

link = https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/classic-design-challenge-09-2024-sepoct.html

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes for 2 weeks; 

link = https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/09/238-mirtillamente.html

D. Stamping Sensations; current; theme is anything goes w/ stamp or digi (option doesn't apply for my card); MY card is anything goes stamping with stamped sentiment and flowers and leafy stems

link = https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/09/september-challenge.html

E. Beautiful Blossoms; new Sept 15th; theme is anything goes with flowers/blooms; MY card has flowers and leafy stems stamped for the focal and there are 2 patterned papers with florals (teeny tiny size)

link = https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/09/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*owner/DT for Quest challenge blogs:  HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, FQGGCB

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*DT member = HAOOCAYR

Loving this AACB #85 DT tag project for 15 August 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my latest DT/co-owner contribution project for Ally's Angels! The past 4 months I've been resurrecting some old neglected stamp sets but this time I chose to take a break and use some old stickers for a colorful back to school book theme tag.

when: AACB or Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #85 starts August 15, 2024 and lasts for almost a month of competition (anything goes theme)

what: Back to School Tag

notes:

1. chalkboard tag = pack of 6 = Crafter's Square

2. yellow, red, light blue cardstock scraps = stash

3. star stickers and book stickers are different vendors = old stash items

4. black ink pad to edge cardstocks = Hero Arts

where: Ally's Angels Challenge Blog #85 posting on August 15, 2024 (will be added after 5am!!!) 

link: https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/08/challenge-85-challenge-84-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Double Trouble Challenges; collaboration for 1 more day with IYGACAC; theme for DTCB is 'be happy'/what makes you happy; this tag has a smiling apple and hedgehog who love reading --and so do I and so does the new elementary teacher that I'm gifting this to

link= https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/Challenge-172.html

B. IYGACAC or If You Give A Crafter A Cookie; collaboration with DTCB; theme is show a smile (I've got both happy & smile); MY tag made me happy making it! It's so colorful and cute with those smiling character and critter!!!

link= https://giveacrafteracookie.blogspot.com/2024/06/cookie-challenge-195-august-be-happy.html

A & B badge for collaboration =

C. Lil Patch of Crafty Friends; open for 2 or so days more; Anything Goes

link= https://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2024/08/235-patties-creations.html

D. The Outlawz Card Free Zone; current; no cards allowed; MY project is a tag with a back to school/books theme

link= https://theoutlawzchallenges-saturday.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-outlawz-anything-goes-in-card-free.html

E. Crafty Calendar Challenge; current; Anything Goes; (this will be entry 2 on Aug 15)

link= https://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/08/crafty-calendar-august-challenge.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT = AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*owner/DT = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB; FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQGGCB, and FQHSKCB

*manager/DT = MTTC and MTTC Christmas

*DT member only = HCAYR --> HAOOCAYR

Loving this AACB #84 DT card with stamping for 15 July 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: this posting shares my newest design team project for Ally's Angels Challenge Blog or AACB. After 2024 got started, I decided for the rest of the year, I would put to work unused or under-used stamps that I have. For July since many other competitions do a Christmas in July, I decided to go with a Dear Santa letter kind of idea for my DT card. AACB is always anything goes theme so I can have projects for different occasions depending on what I need for family or friends.

when: #84 anything goes theme competition starts July 15, 2024 and last for about 25 days or so (sorry for a few hours late in sharing; our power went out at midnight and came back on at 6:10am!!!!; lots of tree damage around time; had 2 tornadoes fairly close on 2 different sides of us; within 10 miles S/SW was the closest and then a few minutes later about 15-20 miles away a different one to the E/NE!!! Luckily we're okay with mostly tree branches and limbs down throughout the town of 1,400.)

what: Dear Santa From Rudolph Christmas card

notes:

1. Dear Santa stamp used on the green specialty paper, Rudolph/deer stamp used on the ivory paper and the 5 stickers = Busy Sidewalks stamp set and sticker book = Crate Paper/American Crafts

2. mint/sage green cardstock matting behind the sticker focal square = Neenah

3. cocoa brown ink pad = Lawn Fawn

4. black fine tip ink pen 

5. specialty papers and ivory paper bought in a scraps package = Crafter's Square

where: #84 AACB blog post link=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/07/challenge-84-challenge-83-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Peace On Earth; since July 7; anything goes Christmas; my card has a dear Santa theme

link= https://peaceonearthchristmas.blogspot.com/2024/07/peace-on-earth-challenge-67.html

b. Stamping Sensations; since July 7; anything goes with stamped element and option of Christmas in July; my card has dear Santa stamped multiple times on left panel; also a stamped deer on small square

link= https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/07/july-challenge.html

c. Alphabet Challenge; current; H is for Holidays = summer ones or Christmas in July; my card is Christmas in July with a 'dear Santa' theme of Rudolph's requests to Santa

link= https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/07/h-is-for-holidays-summer-or-christmas.html

d. Krafty Chicks; week 2 for July -- Christmas week; MY card has a Dear Santa theme of requests from Rudolph

link= https://kraftychickschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/07/krafty-chicks-challenge-724-christmas.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner of AACB and Christmas or Not Bingo

*DT only = HCAYR/revised recently to HAOOCAYR

*manager/DT = MTTCChristmas and MTTC

*owner/DT for these Quest families of challenge blogs = HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and the newest FQGGCB (FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges Blog)

Loving this AACB #83 DT stamped four layer Bday card for 15 June 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity Blog!

purpose: this posting showcases my newest design team inspiration project for Ally's Angels challenge blog

when: #83 anything goes theme starts June 15, 2024

what: Four layer stamped birthday card 

notes: circle focal and base layers have experimenting using Arteza and Nuvo alcohol markers; Lilac Grey and Lilac Mist (and adding some Lilac to the other inks for the focal) are Nuvo; Canary Yellow and Pale Blue are Arteza 

1. base is white cardstock, peach, creamy yellow = all from Neenah

2. large "Happy Birthday" stamp = Stampin' Up

3. "love you always" and "congrats" stamps = received in a clear zip top bag with no labeling or packaging

4. skinny "HB" stamp = ?; have had too many years and has been separated from packaging too long

5. black ink pad = Hero Arts (used for stamping)

6. large gem dots = stash

7. Sugarplum/purple ink pad = Lawn Fawn (used for inking cardstock edges)

where: AACB #83 blog posting link=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-83-challenge-82-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Creative Friday; new June 14; theme is many layers; MY card has 3 steps/layers for the background and then a 4th top focal circle layer

link= https://creativefriday.blogspot.com/2024/06/creative-friday-361-lagen.html

b. Creative Fingers challenge blog; new June 14; theme is anything goes

link= https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/06/challenge-280.html

c. Creative Artiste; current until the end of the month; theme is anything mixed media; MY card has alcohol markers to create color/pattern on the bottom layer and then a different combination for the focal circle; then there are different stamps used on each rectangle layer and also the focal circle; and finally 3 large plastic round gems

link= https://creativeartistemixedmedia.blogspot.com/2024/06/welcome-to-creative-artiste-challenge.html

d. As You Like It Challenge; new; theme: What's favorite--with or without words and why?; MY card is another entry that is text print heavy!!! I rarely have a project without even 1 word on it. For this card I wanted a different layout and wanted to use several stamps; for AACB for most of this year I want to rediscover many of my stamps that haven't been used much

link= https://asyoulikeitchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/06/favourite-with-or-without-words-and-why.html

e. Seize the Birthday; new; theme of anything goes birthday (not the option/topping of double stenciling); my card has "HB" stamped on the center focal and then again around the perimeter of the middle rectangle layer

link= https://seizethebirthday.blogspot.com/2024/06/seize-birthday-285-double-stenciling.html

badge= 

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*other craft personal blog "Becca's Quest for Love and Country Creativity"

*Quest blogs: HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, FQHSKCB, and the very new FQGGCB or FarmQuest Grocery Game Challenges blog which is a complement to FQHSKCB and is a limited series competition for 16-17 days during a 30-31 day time period

**co-owner/DT: AACB and CoN Bingo

*DT member: HCAYR/HCAOOCAYR

*manager/DT: MTTC and MTTCChristmas

Loving this AACB #82 DT anything goes theme oversized card on 15 May 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: AACB is Ally's Angels that Leslie T and I agreed to co-own about 18 months ago. We didn't want to have an anything goes competition blog closing down in blogland. In February, I decided that for many months of AACB projects going forward in 2024 that I would be using stamps in my stash that I've neglected. 

when: #82 starts May 15, 2024 (used to be on the 10th of each month)

what: "Just Fluttering By to Say Hi!" oversized greeting card

notes:

1. light gray cardstock for focal panel = Neenah 

2. dark purple marbled cardstock = DCVW

3. purple with an almost white Moroccan tile design paper = Art Skills

4. stamps (3 sizes of butterflies, 2 font variations for the sentiment, 2 sizes of dragonflies, and rose) = My Sentiments Exactly

5. leaf stamp and posy stamp = 

6. two sizes of posies from a stencil sheet = Crafter's Square

7. three pieces of jute twine were inked and pressed in different places and positioning to mimic stems

8. "Lobster" and "Sugarplum" small square ink pads = Lawn Fawn

9. "Berry Burst", "Fresh Fig", "Lemon-Lime Twist", "Emerald Envy" ink pads = Stampin' Up

10. scrap piece of bright blue cardstock = also Neenah

11. also 2 little pompoms were pressed in the "Lobster" and the "Emerald Envy" for little round flower buds  

where: AACB #82 blog posting link= (the direct link will be added sometime on May 15; 9 am central time) = 

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-82-challenge-81-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

a. Stamps and fun = Creativity blog; new; stamping; MY card is FULL of STAMPS; there are different size butterflies, 2 size/types of dragonflies, text, leaf, flowers, (some posy shapes are stencil/ink pounced)

link= https://stampsfun-creativity.blogspot.com/2024/05/454.html

b. Aud Sentiments; started May 6; theme is foiling and/or flowers + sentiment; I've got a central stamped sentiment and then a repeated stamped one plus text on the large butterfly and dragonfly; flowers (no foiling)

link= https://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-313-foiling-andor-flowers.html

c. Stamping Sensations; started May 5; mood board + a min. of 1 stamped element; my card is full of stamped elements and jade green and lemon-lime green (large and small posy simple shapes are stenciled/ink pounced)

link= https://www.stampingsensations.uk/2024/05/may.html

mood board image = 

d. We Love Stamping; May challenge; theme is vintage or anything goes; The Victorians love butterflies, flowers, and overabundance of those and their knickknacks, doilies, etc. so some might say this has a vintage/shabby chic/Victorian kind of look

link= https://www.welovestamping.co.uk/2024/05/may-challenge.html

e. Crafting Happiness Challenges; started May 11; Birds or blooms; this stamped card has some rose-looking flowers in purple, some 6 petal flowers in lemon-lime green, some 5 petal mid-size posies in reddish purple, and some small 5 petal posies in purple

link= https://craftinghappinesschallenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/174-blooms-or-birds.html

f. Papercraft Challenges; new/May 15; theme is flower power; this card also has some stamped roses and lots of 6 petal and 5 petal posy flowers 

link= https://papercraft-challenges.blogspot.com/2024/05/challenge-106-flower-power.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT of AACB and CONBCB

**manager/DT of MTTC and MTTCChristmas

***owner/DT of HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

****DT of HCAYR starting in May 2024

  

Loving these AACB #81 DT anything goes theme cards for 15 April 2024

Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting showcases 2 more contributions for my DT/co-owner status at Ally's Angels challenge blog; both Leslie T and I expressed interest in taking over the blog at the same time and agreed to a partnership. Note: starting this month, Leslie T has changed the starting date to the 15th; see the AACB blog post for details

when: #81 is starting April 15th and will last about a full month

what: a sweet birthday card for a little girl

notes:

1. white card base

2. pale yellow cardstock = Neenah

3. pastel floral print cardstock = I think is Fancy Pants Designs

4. sunflower 'label' ephemera = Sande Woodson's newsletter freebie from 2023

5. "HB" stamp = very old; Stampin' Up

6. pastel floral washi tape= Pen + Gear

7. the little pink heart and flower accents = ? Bella Blvd maybe

8. pink glitter foam heart stickers = D.T.

9. black ink pad for paper/cardstock edges = Hero Arts

and

PROJECT #2: Butterflies for Moments Big and Small College Graduation card

notes:

10. purple cardstock panel, purple and gray/white Moroccan tile print paper panel = Art Skills

11. white with light blue print is recycled tissue box packaging! 

12. the stencil and stamped butterfly shapes/panels  are on white cardstock scraps = Neenah

13. congratulations stamp = Art Skills

14. the moments big and small stamp, dots stamp, and tiny flower with leaves stamp = same set = Creative Devotions 

15. two different butterfly stencils = Crafter's Square; even two butterfly stencils were overlapped to create the shape for the sentiment

16. the 'pink', 'lavender', and gray/purple alcohol markers = Nuvo

17. the two blue alcohol markers = Arteza

18. black ink to pounce for stencil 1 of the butterflies = Hero Arts ink pad

19. paper flowers from package, black glitter decorative tape = Crafter's Square

20. Sugarplum ink pad = Lawn Fawn

21. silver glitter acrylic paint applied to the paper flowers (after dabbing on some ink) = Art Skills

22. Fresh Fig, Lemon and Lime Twist ink pads were also used for dabbing on different elements = Stampin' Up

where: AACB/Ally's Angels #81 blog post link= *this will be added after 5 am on April 15; 

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/04/challenge-81-challenge-80-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

the links for A-D are for the yellow spring flower birthday card

a. Four Seasons; current/April; spring season; my birthday card is very springtime floral pretty

link= https://thefourseasonschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/april-2024-anything-goes-spring.html

b. Love To Craft; almost expired; about 17-18 hours to go; anything goes

link= https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/ltccb-79-anything-goes-ltccb-78-winner.html

c. A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge; started April 1/midway; anything goes

link= https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/2024/04/a-perfect-time-to-craft-open-challenge.html

d. Rabisco Challenge; started 1 week ago; anything goes; there is an optional color mood inspiration board; the birthday card has some of the color tones but not in large quantities

link = https://rabiscochallenge.blogspot.com/2024/04/desafio56.html

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the links below are for the pink, blue, purple butterfly and flowers card shown as Project #2

e. Friendship Challenge; current; theme is congratulations

link= https://friendship-challenge.blogspot.com/2021/08/entwurf-challenge.html

f. Mix It Up; almost over; less than 18 hours left!!!; mixed media; (not the option of fancy folds); my congratulations card has stencil/tracing and inking; stamping and pouncing of ink; paint and ink applied to the paper flowers; recycled tissue box packaging that also was inked; black diamond glitter decorative tape

link= https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/miucb-70-anything-goes-optional-fancy.html

g. Love To Scrap; almost over; about 17-18 hours after I post-up; anything goes; literal usage of white cardstock scraps for the butterfly shaped sentiment and the multi butterfly panel on the left

link= https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2024/03/ltscb-166-anything-goes-ltscb-165.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca S

*co-owner/DT of Ally's Angels and Christmas or not Bingo Challenges (all credit to the main owner Leslie T) 

*manager/DT of 2 other challenge blogs: MTTC and MTTCChristmas

*owner/DT for 7 Quest challenge blogs: HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGS, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB

*on May 1, 2024 = DT member of HCAYR/HAOOCAYR

Loving this AACB #80 DT inspiration card using 3 stamps for 10 March 2024

 Welcome to Becca's Heart for Creativity blog!

purpose: this posting is to share my contribution to Ally's Angels which is an anything goes theme competition challenge blog

when: #80 starts March 10 and lasts for almost a full month

what: I've discovered lately that my stamp collection has been neglected and I need to purposely start using them! So here's "A Trio of Roses"= 

notes:

1. pink cardstock base and white cardstock panel = Neenah

2. pink threads specialty paper = stash

3. three stamps from set by Creative Devotion/American Crafts

4. rose stamp was used 3 times, the lines came stacked liked that to be used whatever direction you want and I thought to make them look like stems; 'love' is just 1 of 3 words included in the set; there is also a laurel wreath, a heart, a bundle of dash marks.

5. roses were colored with a combination of markers and colored pencils; the letters of love were also filled with a soft pink colored pencil; and the white stamped panel was outlined with a red marker

where: Ally's Angels #80 anything goes posting link=

https://alessandrasangels.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-80-challenge-79-winner-top.html

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other places to share/link are:

A. Creations in Pink; only a few days left to current competition; use mostly pink; MY card is full of pink tones and shades

link= https://creationsinpink.blogspot.com/2024/02/challenge-67-anything-goes-in-mainly.html

B. Inkspirational; current/started March 9; Clean and Simple (option of balloon, which I've not used); MY card has white/empty space surrounding the stamping; no added embellishments;

link= https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/inkspirational-challenge-311-clean-and.html

C. Beautiful Blossoms; current/a few more days left; must feature flowers; MY card has 3 stamped roses

link= https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/02/beautiful-blossoms-challenge-anything.html

D. Simply Clean and Simple; current/started March 1; must follow CAS guidelines and option of green; MY card has lots of white/empty space surrounding the stamping and no added embellishments + there are green leaves for the green option

link= https://scscards.blogspot.com/2024/03/simply-clean-simple-march-2024-challenge.html

E. Aloha Friday; current/started March 1; theme is pastel colors; MY card has lots of soft to mid-tone pinks and a few leaves with a light almost neon lime green

link=  https://alohafridaychallenge.blogspot.com/2024/03/aloha-friday-challenge-8-pastel-colors.html

F. Craft Rocket Challenges; started March 7; theme is for the girls; MY card has 3 lovely roses and lots of pink tones for feminine appeal

link= https://craftrocketchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/03/challenge-112-for-girls.html

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Crafting in the USA heartland,

Becca

**NOTE: AACB will be starting April's competition on the 15th and will end on the following 10th; then May's challenge will start on the 15th and continue on with this new time period.

*co-owner/DT of AACB and C or not Bingo Challenges

*manager/DT of MTTC and MTTCC

*owner/DT of HQCB, HQFCB, HQCOLCB, FQCB, FQGSCB, FQCCCB, and FQHSKCB